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New Zealand arrival card: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)

New Zealand

Optional form

You can fill in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online before you arrive, which can save time at the border. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formtravellerdeclaration.govt.nz

When to submit: Submit from 24 hours before your trip starts, until passport control

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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A declaration is mandatory for everyone, but a paper version is still available on board for those who do not complete it online. Free. Some nationalities need an NZeTA.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for New Zealand?
It's optional. New Zealand offers the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. A declaration is mandatory for everyone, but a paper version is still available on board for those who do not complete it online. Free. Some nationalities need an NZeTA.
When should I fill in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)?
Submit from 24 hours before your trip starts, until passport control
How much does the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) cost?
It's free on the official government site, travellerdeclaration.govt.nz. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for New Zealand?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check New Zealand's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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